Wests Tigers overhaul hits a snag

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ONE of Australia's most successful businesswomen has rejected an approach to become Wests Tigers first independent chairperson, explaining the extensive delay for corporate governance reforms at the club.

The Daily Telegraph can reveal Joe Pollard — a non-executive director on the board of Nine Entertainment Pty Ltd — was the NRL's top pick to herald the joint venture's independence overhaul.

The development comes as another setback for the strife-torn Tigers, who could also lose rookie No.7 Luke Brooks to a shoulder tear, but will welcome back unhappy skipper Robbie Farah to training.

Ninemsn CEO Joe Pollard, with Nine Network CEO David Gyngell, has turned down the Tigers. Source: News Limited

A CEO of Pubilicis Mojo and Nine MSN, Pollard held lengthy talks about accepting the inaugural role after she earned the personal endorsement of NRL boss Dave Smith.

It's understood she had agreed in principle, but changed her mind when Smith revealed there would be no remuneration.

The NRL is looking for three independent directors — including a chairperson — to head-up a revamped board.

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The changes are being made in lieu of the NRL advancing the joint venture $4 million, with a seven-person board to replace the current 12-man operation. Both joint venture partners — Wests and Balmain — will have just two directors each. However, the Balmain appointees will not have voting rights until the money is repaid, meaning the three NRL independents will control the boardroom.

FARAH NOT HARD DONE BY, SAYS MAYER

The changes were signed-off in late March, at which time the current board expected them to be made within a month or two at most.

But four months down the track and the NRL has still been unable to find the right candidates. The delay has left the current board in a holding pattern, afraid to make long-term decisions on coaching staff and sponsors.

The Mick Potter saga highlights the need for change at the club. Source: News Corp Australia

Pollard's knock-back also illustrates the difficulty of persuading independents, with no passion or connection to the team, to give up their time for nothing. It's a stance Smith might have to alter should he wish to apply the template across all 16 clubs, as has been mooted in documentation threatening $1 million grant cut for non-compliance.

Both Pollard and the NRL were reluctant to talk publicly when contacted this week. "I really don't want to comment in any detail on discussions I have had with the NRL," Pollard said.

FARAH IN COLD WAR WITH TIGERS MANAGEMENT

NRL chief operating officer Jim Doyle said no comment would be made about any individual candidates, but dismissed talk that directors fees were an issue.

"As a general point, it is not unusual for Board members to be involved in an honorary capacity and we are grateful to them for that service," Doyle said.

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In better news for the Tigers, Farah will return to Concord Oval for training on Saturday morning after taking Wednesday's session off.

The hooker has struggled to deal with the stigma of being pinned as the prime force behind moves to sack coach Mick Potter, and has fallen out with sections of club management over what he perceives to be an orchestrated campaign against him.

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Farah will also attend Friday's fundraising dinner for Simon Dwyer at Campbelltown Leagues Club.

Brooks, however, is no certainty to be fit for Monday night's crucial clash against Melbourne. The boom halfback has suffered a small ligament tear in his left shoulder, and Potter faces a difficult choice over whether to risk more serious damage by playing him.

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